Yearly Archives: 2012
BANGKOK IN TOP THREE OF GLOBAL CITIES FOR TOURIST SHOPPING, VALUE...
Bangkok has been rated the world’s second best city for tourist shopping and the third best city in terms of value for money,...
TAT LIFTS DIGITAL MARKETING PRESENCE
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has unveiled a package of online marketing strategies designed to take advantage of the rapidly-growing social media networks...
AK47 & Ralphy sparkle at Crystal Bay
PSC Golf from The Growling Swan Tuesday, Dec. 11, Crystal Bay, B & C - Stableford There was another late cancellation due...
Burapha bares its teeth
PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar Monday, Dec. 10, Burapha - Stableford Even though a holiday, an excellent turnout of 29...
Countbacks aplenty at Crystal Bay
PSC Golf from Mulligans Lakeside Tuesday, Dec. 11, Mountain Shadow - Stabelford Mountain Shadow on Tuesday was the precursor to this week’s PSC...
New vehicular excise tax rates depend on CO2 emissions, from 2016
BANGKOK, Dec 19 - The Cabinet yesterday approved a new excise tax structure to take effect in January 2016 in accord with a...
World Bank: Rice pledging scheme a heavy burden for Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 19 – Thailand’s financial loss from its two-year rice pledging scheme should reach Bt247 billion (US$8.2 billion), or 1-1.3 per cent...
Robertson rules at the Mountain
PSC 121st Monthly Golf Tournament Friday, December 14 - Mountain Shadow When Golf Chairman, Joe Mooneyham, and Social Chairman, Nigel Cannon arrived...
World Bank paints improved economic future for Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 19 – The World Bank (WB) has adjusted Thailand’s economic growth this year from 4.5 per cent to 4.7 per cent...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...